Program Management, Senior Associate

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There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.As a Senior Associate in Program and Project Management supporting Net Suite implementations, you will work with businesses across diverse industries to manage the successful delivery of Net Suite-related projects. You will partner with client stakeholders, engagement leaders, and Net Suite functional and technical teams to deliver projects on time, on budget, and in line with client expectations.

Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our consultants perform at their best while advancing their careers and professional capabilities.

Responsibilities Drive high-quality delivery of Net Suite implementation projects within expected time frames and budgets

Manage small to medium engagements valued at $100K-$750K, including project scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and deliverables

Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, status reports, RAID logs, and other project management documentation

Coordinate activities across Net Suite functional and technical work streams throughout the implementation lifecycle

Monitor project progress, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure clients and internal stakeholders are kept informed of progress and expected outcomes

Partner with engagement leaders and client stakeholders to manage scope, milestones, priorities, and expectations

Identify and resolve project issues and serve as an escalation point when necessary

Proactively identify scope changes, project risks, resource constraints, and timeline impacts and work with stakeholders to develop appropriate mitigation plans

Lead project meetings and clearly communicate status, decisions, risks, action items, and next steps

Effectively direct and motivate project teams while fostering positive working relationships with client and internal stakeholders

Build and maintain strong relationships with engagement teams and deliver high-quality client service

Support testing, go-live readiness, deployment, and post-implementation activities to help ensure successful Net Suite implementations

Assist clients and engagement teams in identifying additional areas of opportunity and support the business development process

Provide mentoring and constructive on-the-job coaching to project team members while fostering an innovative and inclusive team environment

Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree2+ years of experience focused on project management, ERP implementations, technology implementations, and/or business process improvement

Experience working for a consulting or professional services firm

Good understanding of project management methodologies and the technology implementation lifecycle

Experience developing and managing project plans, timelines, budgets, risks, issues, dependencies, and status reporting

Experience leading and coordinating cross-functional project teams

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment

Advanced interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with client stakeholders, project teams, and engagement leadership

Ability to collaborate with clients and other RSM practice areas

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-facing environment

Strong oral and written communication skills, including…